LONDON (AP) — First-place Arsenal lost momentum in the Premier League Sunday, allowing a late equalizer in a 1-1 draw with Everton, while Fulham beat Aston Villa to give new manager Rene Meulensteen his first victory.

Arsenal failed to take advantage of its main rivals' stumbles on Saturday, as Everton substitute Gerard Deulofeu scored from a tight angle in the 84th minute.

With upcoming matches against Napoli in the Champions League, Manchester City and Chelsea, Arsenal leads by five points. Chelsea lost 3-2 at Stoke and Manchester City was held 1-1 at Southampton on Saturday.

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